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Where learning is fun!
School camps and day visits
Activities to suit all ages and abilities
On-site catering and accommodation
www.capricorncaves.com.au
(07) 4934 2883
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Introducing our ultimate outdoor classroom
Capricorn Caves can open your students' minds, inspire their confidence
and leave them with lasting memories. Guided by our accredited staff,
your class will be in safe hands, and all at very affordable rates.
Accessible and affordable
It might feel like a different world, but Capricorn Caves is just 23km north of
Rockhampton. It's an easy drive and accessible to coaches. Whether you
choose a day visit or an accommodated school camp, we strive to offer
exceptional value for money.
Flexible and fun
Our programs, with a huge range of indoor and outdoor activities, are
designed to be fun and flexible to meet your educational and age-specific
needs. Well before your visit, our educational coordinator will take you
through a range of options and discuss in detail your specific requirements.
Educational and inspirational
Our limestone caves provide an inspiring classroom, where your students
can discover nature and its many wonders firsthand. Our 400-million-year-
old caves even feature a Queensland Museum palaeontology dig site, giving
students a unique geological learning opportunity.
To build confidence and promote self discovery, we offer an exciting range
of adventure activities. From squeezing through small cave passages to
scaling the heights of our eight-metre climbing wall, there is a challenge to
suit all students and abilities. Our initiative games and campfires foster team
building and positive peer relationships.
Credible and well catered
We have been hosting school groups for more than 20 years and
accommodated camps for more than 10 years. Our skilled, accredited staff
conduct all activities, and pride themselves on providing safe and
memorable experiences. We provide risk assessment schedules on request.
Our facilities are designed with schools in mind. For accommodated camps
"The Lodge" is the ideal venue, with quad-share rooms (linen included) and
a large common room. Cabins are available for smaller groups, and tent
camping is offered for a true outdoor adventure.
Our on-site catering staff prepare nutritious meals with special
consideration for dietary requests. We value teacher satisfaction and
respond to feedback, and are rewarded with schools returning each year.
“A big
thanks”
“Thank you for having us. The experience was amazing and the students have not stopped
talking about it. A big thanks to DJ and Teagan, they were wonderful. The only problem
was not spending enough time there.”
Amanda McLauchlan
Year Three Teacher
Blackwater North State School
Encouraging environmental education
Our environmental education tours give students, from prep to high
school, hands-on opportunities to learn about biodiversity, geology,
palaeontology and even ecotourism.
Environmental awareness
Duration: 1.5–2 hours
Suitability: Prep–Grade 12
The best way to discover biodiversity is to find it here firsthand. We start
with a relaxed bushwalk through dry rainforest, continue through the caves,
stop at the palaeontology dig site, visit our resident reptiles and finish with
hands-on fun in our discovery centre. Here students are invited to fossick
through tiny ancient bones under microscopes.
Geology tour
Duration: 1.5–2 hours
Suitability: Grades 7–12
Geology has never been so fun! We explore in and around our ancient
caves, discussing plate tectonics, calcite chemistry and limestone karst
corrosion. Our palaeontology site shows students how caves can reveal
pieces from our past and give lessons for our future. Our pre-tour
presentation helps clarify key concepts, which we discuss with you at the
time of booking. Worksheets are available.
Biology tour
Duration: 1.5–2 hours
Suitability: Grades 7–12
We shine the light on local biodiversity, discovering a remarkable range of
plant and animal species in the strange and fragile cave ecosystem. Students
witness the interconnectedness of nature and consider the impacts of
climate change. Our pre-tour presentation, which we discuss with you at the
time of booking, helps set the scene for students. Worksheets are available.
Ecotourism site inspection
Duration: 2 hours
Suitability: Grades 7–12
What is ecotourism? We answer this question in a pre-tour presentation of
our property’s natural values, environmental management policies and
visitor impact assessments. Students can review our ecotourism practices
during a property tour and interpretive practices on a cave tour.
“How
wonderful!”
“Thank you for a wonderful excursion. The students thoroughly enjoyed it and had fun
talking about it upon their return to school. You will be pleased to know that on the bus
ride home, there were students reading through the notes they had taken on the tour and
talking about what they had learnt. How wonderful! The students really enjoyed using the
microscopes and looking at bones.”
Justine Finter
Deputy Principal, The Hall State School
Inspiring self discovery and adventure
Our caving activities give students a unique opportunity to step a little
beyond their comfort zone and feel the genuine thrill of adventure. They
experience the wonders of our caves, the benefits of teamwork and a
lasting sense of achievement.
Adventure caving
Duration: 1.5–2 hours
Suitability: Prep–Grade 12
We explore the alien world of darkness and confined spaces, where
students work in teams to negotiate small passages and squeeze holes.
It’s an environment where students learn a lot about caves and even more
about themselves. The tour finishes with a rewarding climb to the surface
ridge, where we enjoy the contrast of wide open views and welcome
breezes. Our caving instructors select the best route to suit the age, agility
and strength of your students. All activities are challenge by choice. Our
pre-tour briefing gives students clear instructions on safe and minimal
impact caving.
Cathedral Cave tour
Duration: 1–1.5 hours
Suitability: Appeals to all ages
This popular tour has something for everyone! Showcasing our most
spectacular caves, this walk leaves students with lasting memories of
ancient geological history, early explorers, the wonders of wildlife and
special cave acoustics. Leaving our caves through the Zig Zag passage and
suspension bridges, students finish with a sense of adventure and
achievement. All caves are well lit and Cathedral Cave is wheelchair
accessible. On request, we can arrange magical night tours, finishing with
marshmallow toasting around our communal campfire.
“Will definitely be back”
“We had an excellent experience for our first
time there and will definitely be coming back.
The staff were very professional, involved and
concerned for student safety and also behaviour
which was fantastic and at a level that I had not
seen before at school camps. It was also very
easy for the teachers and really well organised.
The adventure caving was brilliant and definitely
the highlight for our students. They also found
the environmental studies fascinating and
couldn’t stop talking about the crate climb.
Food was also faultless. We really can’t speak
more highly of the experience that we all had.
Thanks!”
Rose Collyer
St Stephen’s Lutheran College
Fostering team building
Strong minds and bodies are put to the test with our climbing wall,
high ropes and initiative challenges. We tailor these activities to suit
your group, but the lesson remains the same — together everyone
achieves more.
Climbing wall
Duration: 1.5–2 hours
Suitability: Prep–Grade 12
Students are securely strapped in a harness and safety line, and cheered to
the top of our eight-metre wall. With a range of different climbs, some with
overhangs, there are routes up the wall to challenge and accommodate
every level of fitness and agility.
High ropes course
Duration: 2–3 hours
Suitability: Grades 7–12
Seven challenging elements on our high ropes course are designed to test
courage, build self esteem and reinforce the benefits of teamwork. Working
in teams of three, students navigate the course and celebrate with a fun 30-
metre flying fox dismount. Our accredited instructors rigorously oversee
safety, teach the correct belaying techniques, and carefully fit students with
protective equipment.
Crate climb
Duration: 1.5–2 hours
Suitability: Prep–Grade 6
Sharing ideas, thinking creatively and lending a hand are critical to a
successful crate climb. It’s a real team effort, and students love co-operating
and solving problems with such thrilling results! Our instructors fit students
with helmets and safety lines, and help guide the thinking process.
Initiative challenges
Duration: 1.5–2 hours
Suitability: Prep–Grade 12
Lateral thinking and team dynamics play a key part in our series of problem-
solving activities. Encouraging co-operation in a fun, safe and supportive
environment, these games bring peers closer together and boost group
morale. We choose from a range of challenges to suit the age and objectives
of your group.
“Just wanted to thank all the staff at Capricorn Caves for taking such wonderful care of us.
We had an absolutely fantastic time there. We especially want to thank Lucas. He is very
knowledgeable, was wonderful with the children and made them all (and this scaredy cat
teacher!) feel at ease when they were facing challenging tasks. The children have not
stopped talking about their experience!”
Jacqui Craft
Year Three/Four Teacher, Blackwater State School
“Absolutely
fantastic time”
Providing an enjoyable stay
Students are challenged physically and mentally at Capricorn Caves,
so we support our adventurous programs with nutritious meals and
a comfortable night’s rest.
Accommodation and recreation
For accommodated camps, “The Lodge” is the ultimate base with twelve
quad-share rooms (linen included) and a large common room suitable for
drama activities, indoor games or quiet movie nights.
Giving your group exclusive use, ducted cooling, wheelchair facilities and a
quiet bush setting, our lodge is ideal for everyone to relax and rest. We
supply a tea and coffee fridge so teachers can enjoy a welcome break at the
end of the day. Students love cooling off in our swimming pool.
Cabins are available for smaller groups, and tent camping is offered for a
true outdoor adventure. When these options are coupled with “The Lodge”,
our maximum overnight capacity is 100 students.
On-site catering
Our on-site catering team supply three home-style meals each day, with
morning and afternoon tea offered as optional extras. Our meals are
nutritious and plentiful — children love them. We cater to special dietary
needs. Just advise us of any specific requirements at the time of booking.
Other regional attractions
If you plan to explore further afield, we can save you time. Our staff can
advise on regional travel itineraries and even make bookings for you.
“Our students haven’t stopped raving about their adventures. The caves were fascinating
(the guides were well educated and very capable of handling the kids), the
accommodation was lovely and clean, the food was fantastic. We all had a fantastic time
and were totally exhausted by the time we walked in our front doors. So, thank you once
again and please thank the staff.”
Angela Partington
Hamilton Island State School
“Food was
fantastic”
Central Queensland has a lot to offer:
• Koorana Crocodile Farm
• Cooberrie Park
• Rockhampton Zoo
• Dreamtime Cultural Centre
• Mt Hay Thundereggs
• Rockhampton Heritage Village
• Archer Park Train Museum
• Great Keppel Island
Sample camp program (3 days, 2 nights)
Our three day camp costs $218 per student and includes:
• Six meals (two breakfasts, two lunches and two dinners)
• Six activities (adventure caving, climbing wall, crate climb, initiatives,
environmental awareness, night tour with hosted campfire)
• Two nights accommodation in “The Lodge”.
Day one
12:00pm Arrive and settle into accommodation, tour of property
12:30pm Lunch (BYO)
1:00pm First rotation
3:00pm Afternoon tea (BYO)
3:30pm Free time for swim or recreation
5:00pm Showers
6:00pm Dinner (two courses, catered)
7:00pm Cathedral Cave night tour and hosted campfire
Day two
7:30am Breakfast (catered)
8:30am Second rotation
10:30am Morning tea (BYO)
11:00am Third rotation
1:00pm Lunch (catered)
2:00pm Fourth rotation
4:00pm Afternoon tea (BYO)
4:30pm Free time for swim, recreation or showers
6:00pm Dinner (two courses, catered)
7:00pm School-hosted movie night in lodge
Day three
7:30am Breakfast (catered)
8:30am Fifth rotation
10:30am Morning tea (BYO)
11:00am Depart with packed lunch for trip home
Questions
welcome
Sample only (we tailor our programs to suit your group)
Morning and afternoon tea can be provided (additional charges apply)
Price valid until 31 December 2016
www.capricorncaves.com.au
(07) 4934 2883
Sample camp program (2 days, 1 night)
Our two day camp costs $143 per student and includes:
• Three meals (one dinner, one breakfast and one lunch)
• Five activities (adventure caving, climbing wall, initiatives,
environmental awareness, night tour with hosted campfire)
• One night’s accommodation in “The Lodge”.
Day one
10:00am Arrive and settle into accommodation, tour of property
10:30am Morning tea (BYO)
11:00am First rotation
1:00pm Lunch (BYO)
2:00pm Second rotation
4:00pm Afternoon tea (BYO)
4:30pm Free time for swim and showers
6:00pm Dinner (two courses, catered)
7:00pm Cathedral Cave night tour and hosted campfire
Day two
7:30am Breakfast (catered)
8:30am Third rotation
10:30am Morning tea (BYO)
11:00am Fourth rotation
1:00pm Lunch (catered)
1:30pm Depart Capricorn Caves
Questions
welcome
Sample only (we tailor our programs to suit your group)
Morning and afternoon tea can be provided (additional charges apply)
Price valid until 31 December 2016
www.capricorncaves.com.au
(07) 4934 2883